Take the Cake

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Take back Frank’s stolen cake from evil robots by navigating neon-lit worlds filled with puzzles, obstacles, and electronic music.

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Audience ScoreBased on 32 reviews

gameplay6 positive mentions

music3 negative mentions

The game features a quirky and fun premise with progressively challenging puzzles that engage players' logic and creativity.
It has a lighthearted vibe and unique mechanics that keep the gameplay fresh and entertaining.
The game is suitable for casual gamers and provides a pleasant distraction with its cute visuals and enjoyable soundtrack.

Many players feel the game is overpriced for its simplistic content and lack of depth.
The gameplay instructions can be difficult to decipher, leading to frustration.
Some players find the game lacking in replayability and overall engagement, making it feel more like a mobile game.

gameplay
30 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The gameplay is a mixed bag, with some players finding the instructions challenging to understand, while others appreciate the innovative mechanics that evolve throughout the game, keeping it fresh and engaging. The integration of tutorial elements into the gameplay is praised, and the variety of environments and puzzles adds depth. Overall, while some aspects may not be groundbreaking, the gameplay experience has exceeded expectations for many players.
- “As you progress through the game, the mechanics continue to change to keep things fresh and fun, and it's not just a repetitive run and jump game.”
- “The game begins with the first few levels helping to teach you the basic gameplay; instead of having to play a tutorial, the game merged the tutorial with the gameplay, which I do like.”
- “I have really enjoyed my time playing 'Take the Cake'; the gameplay surpassed my expectations in so many ways.”
- “Gameplay is okay but not amazing.”
- “I almost passed up reviewing this title when I learned that its gameplay was dependent on colors.”
- “These mechanics are how you'll navigate environments and solve the puzzles, which are generally very light.”
graphics
12 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's graphics are described as very simple and bare-bones, featuring vibrant neon visuals that, while pleasant, do not significantly enhance the overall experience. Players note the lack of customizable graphics options and fixed controls, which are considered standard for PC games. Despite the elementary visuals, the game still offers enjoyable gameplay, though it may not attract players seeking a rich graphical experience.
- “The vibrant neon graphics do not overpower the game.”
- “+ pleasant neon graphics”
- “It has very simple visuals and quite an elementary soundtrack, but that wouldn't prevent you from having some enjoyable time playing it.”
- “The game works in full screen, but controls are fixed and there's no graphics modes, which should be standard for every PC game.”
- “While the puzzle difficulty and variety is well done, I doubt that the graphics, story, and world building are likely to capture very many players' interest.”
- “Very bare bones; simple graphics, simple puzzles, simple story.”
music
10 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The music in the game is characterized by a soothing electronic soundtrack that complements its light and stealthy gameplay. While some users note the simplicity of the visuals and soundtrack, they agree that the music enhances the overall experience, making it enjoyable and fitting for the game's atmosphere.
- “A very interesting stealth game, quite light, the soundtrack is very suitable for this game, and I always liked electronic music.”
- “It has very simple visuals and quite an elementary soundtrack, but that wouldn't prevent you from having some enjoyable time playing it.”
- “I relaxed for 5 minutes listening to this music, long enough to realize that I would be okay.”
- “The electronic soundtrack is soothing and not overbearing, while still being fitting for the game.”
story
8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The story revolves around a smoky blob on a quest to retrieve stolen cake from mysterious robots, conveying a moral about perseverance in the face of adversity. However, many reviewers find the narrative and world-building to be simplistic and lacking depth, which may not engage a wide audience. Overall, while the theme of resilience is present, the execution leaves much to be desired.
- “Moral of the story: you never know what life has in store for you, and if I had given up when all odds were against me, I wouldn't be where I am today.”
- “While the puzzle difficulty and variety is well done, I doubt that the graphics, story, and world-building are likely to capture very many players' interest.”
- “While the puzzle difficulty and variety is well done, I doubt that the graphics, story, and world building are likely to capture very many players' interest.”
- “Very bare bones; simple graphics, simple puzzles, simple story.”
- “The player character is a smoky blob who is on a quest to retrieve stolen cake from robots of mysterious origin.”
stability
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game is praised for its exceptional stability, with users reporting no bugs, glitches, or gameplay issues, ensuring a smooth gaming experience.

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